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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.59, 22,539.26 and 12,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.59, 22,539.26 and 12,540.80 is: 17,316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.59 : 22,539.26 = 12,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.59/22,539.26 = 12,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.59x = 22,539.26 × 12,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.59x = 282,660,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,660,176.41/16,323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,316.06

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